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Napoli pursues Gabriel Jesus as departures become necessary

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Napoli pursues Gabriel Jesus as departures become necessary

Summary

Napoli is working to sign Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, as manager Massimiliano Allegri aims to strengthen the team's attack. The club seeks to finalize player sales, with Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca in line to depart to facilitate the deal. Allegri's public comments indicate a desire for additional firepower, noting the need for improvement in current striker Rasmus Hojlund. Napoli recently opened their centenary season with a 2-0 win at Genoa, with Kevin De Bruyne contributing to the victory.

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By the Numbers

•Massimiliano Allegri seeks to sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.
•Napoli needs player departures to fund the transfer.
•Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca are potential departures.
•Allegri expressed the need for improvement in striker Rasmus Hojlund.
•Napoli began their season with a 2-0 win against Genoa.

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8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli still pursuing Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus but need departures first

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Napoli remain interested in Gabriel Jesus and are working to satisfy Massimiliano Allegri, who has asked the club to sign the Brazilian.According to Calciomercato.it, the forward is not considered a s...
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